Target Design Life

The anticipated satisfactory service life of a timber member (5, 15 or 50 years), if assembled and maintained in accordance with good building practice and the requirements specified .

The anticipated satisfactory service life of a timber member (5, 15 or 50 years), if assembled and maintained in accordance with good building practice and the requirements specified in this guide: Target design life.


Below are a list of values users can choose for this field group.

  • 15 - Target design life of 15 years
  • 5 - Target design life of 5 years
  • 50 - Target design life of 50 years